Background
BAIRD, George Thomas was born on November 3, 1847 in Andover, Victoria Company, New Brunswick, 3 November 1847.
BAIRD, George Thomas was born on November 3, 1847 in Andover, Victoria Company, New Brunswick, 3 November 1847.
Studied at Carleton Company Grammar School.
Began life, after having spent his boyhood on a farm, by teaching. Taught a superior school in Andover, North.B., 1870-1874. Moved to Perth, North.B., where he carried on lumber and general store business, 1874.
Represented Victoria County in the Local Legislature at Fredericton, 18S4-95.
Appointed to Legislative Council, 1891. Voted to abolish the Council, which was done in 1892, when 79 lie was again elected and sat until 1895.
Episcopalian. Conservative. Senator of Dominion of Canada since 1895.
Spouse 1879, Ida J.,daughter of Captain Doctorate. West. Sadler.